Shadows of the Deep Space
Chapter 408 - 321: Triumphant Return (Five-in-One)_6

Chapter 408: Chapter 321: Triumphant Return (Five-in-One)_6

"Is there a problem?"

Su Ming asked calmly.

"No problem, I remember who you are now, you’re the second-place winner of the tri-school tournament!"

Zhou Shao instantly reacted.

"Yes!"

Su Ming nodded in confirmation.

"Sir, you really are incredibly impressive."

Zhou Shao felt extremely awkward saying this, as he was old enough to be Su Ming’s father, yet Su Ming held a much higher military rank than him—and by a large margin at that!

The chasm between a captain and a major was indeed vast.

"Is it okay for me to get this done?"

Su Ming looked at Zhou Shao and asked.

"Yes, I’ll get it done for you right away!"

Zhou Shao immediately asked Qin Yan to get up, and earnestly said.

Not to mention that Su Ming’s rank was higher than his, but being so young and already a major, his future was boundless.

"Good!"

Su Ming nodded slightly.

Zhou Shao then started typing away at the keyboard, quickly establishing a file for Su Ming, and sharing data from Imperial Court Academy.

He then printed a stack of documents and handed them to Su Ming to sign.

Su Ming briefly looked over them, then signed his name.

After all this, Zhou Shao came out from the side door of the counter and said to Su Ming,

"Mr. Su Ming, please follow me! I’ll take you to take a picture and record some biological information."

"Good!"

Su Ming nodded.

Soon after, Zhou Shao led Su Ming to the second floor and into a room.

At that moment, a cheerful woman wearing a lieutenant’s uniform with short hair greeted Zhou Shao with a smile.

"Aiya! Officer Zhou Shao, when did you start handling basic services, even personally guiding someone here? Is this your relative?"

Zhou Shao’s demeanor became stern as he spoke seriously,

"Chen Yun, be serious during work hours, don’t talk nonsense! And hurry up and greet Officer Su Ming."

"Ah? Officer?"

Chen Yun looked towards Su Ming in a daze.

"Yes, Major Su!"

Zhou Shao, afraid that Chen Yun might say something wrong, quickly prompted.

Chen Yun immediately snapped back to reality, quickly dropping her smile and nervously greeted,

"Greetings, Officer Su Ming!"

Su Ming slightly nodded and said,

"Um, please handle this as quickly as possible!"

"Right away!"

Chen Yun said, a bit flustered.

Although this was Starlight City, there weren’t that many at the school level and above, and it was her first time seeing such a young major.

Observing Chen Yun’s reaction, Su Ming became even more certain that he had made the right decision coming here. This major identity would certainly help him avoid a lot of troubles in the future.

...

Half an hour later.

Su Ming had finished taking photos and recording all his biological information.

Captain Zhou Shao handed a 20 centimeter-thick copy of the Federation’s constitution to Su Ming, smiling and advising,

"Sir, all your procedures have been completed. Take this book and read it thoroughly, you’ll need to be tested on it later on!"

Su Ming, slightly surprised at Zhou Shao’s words, understood the situation when he took the book and saw the title.

The basic procedures were completed; it was time to start the political examination. This test was part of it, so he replied,

"Good!"

"Sir, you have to take this exam seriously. If it’s too difficult, you should consider taking a prep course! Also, the military department will verify your direct family up to three generations and your collateral relatives up to two generations."

Captain Zhou Shao advised with great concern.

"Good, I’m leaving now."

Su Ming said in a good mood.

"Sir, I’m on duty and cannot leave my post to see you out, please take your time!"

Zhou Shao said most respectfully.

"Um!"

Su Ming took the book and left directly.

Once Su Ming had gone far, Chen Yun said to Zhou Shao with anxiety,

"Lord Zhou Shao, what’s the deal with this Su Ming? A 19-year-old with the rank of major, how did he do it?"

"Don’t ask me, I’m not clear on the details either, but one thing is for certain: this guy either has an incredibly powerful background or extraordinary strength. Regardless of the case, he has a limitless future. We are not from the same world as him."

Zhou Shao spoke with a very complex expression.

...

On the other side, Su Ming stood on the street and hailed a taxi.

"Where to, sir?"

The taxi driver asked.

"G3 District. Stardust Villa District!"

Su Ming pondered before answering.

He planned to go home to visit the old man and, by the way, return the money to his family.

"Okay!"

The driver immediately started the car and headed towards G3 District.

...

More than two hours later,

when the taxi arrived near the Su Family villa and stopped, the driver said to Su Ming with some difficulty,

"Sir, the road ahead is too congested."

"This is fine!"

Su Ming paid the fare, opened the car door, and got out.

At a glance, he saw that the road outside the Su Family villa was filled with high-end cars.

Su Ming walked towards the villa gate with a hint of surprise.

Upon reaching the front gate, he saw the guards, each carrying firearms, standing at the entrance and throughout the yard.

"Young Master Su Ming, you’re back!"

A slightly surprised voice rang out.

Su Ming turned to look as the An Ke housekeeper approached.

"Yes, what’s happening at home? Why are there so many people and cars?"

"It’s like this, the old man’s sworn brothers have come to visit."

"I see."

"The old man is currently entertaining them in the living room. Young Master, why don’t you go and see them too? The old man hasn’t seen you for a while, he’ll be very happy."

The An Ke housekeeper said with a smile.

"Okay!"

Su Ming followed the An Ke housekeeper inside.

Inside the villa’s hall.

Su Zhen Tian sat in front of the coffee table, personally brewing a pot of clear tea.

Seated to the left of the coffee table was an elder with silver hair, wrinkled face, deep eyes, a gray coat, and a mechanical cane in hand.

On the right, sat a short, thin-haired, gaunt-faced elder dressed in an old-fashioned black gown, exuding an extraordinary demeanor.

Opposite Su Zhen Tian sat a burly man with a broad face, bright eyes, graying temples, wearing a black suit, and with a commanding presence.

These three were Su Zhen Tian’s sworn brothers: Bobek, Federli, and Ye Yu.

They had all fought and strived together on the battlefield.

"Damn it, things have really gone haywire lately."

Su Zhen Tian served tea to the three men, saying angrily.

"There’s no helping it. The Imperial Army killed Sky Dome City’s former Chief Research Doctor Colin. Farren City Lord is enraged and has already assembled an army for revenge."

Bobek spoke solemnly.

"In the coming years, the situation in Neutral Countries will only become more chaotic; our days will not be easy."

Federli took a sip of tea and spoke.

"It’s not the tough days that matter, but if Sky Dome City’s troops lose in the Danube Star Sea, that would be troublesome."

Ye Yu said, his brows furrowed in concern.

"If they lose, then we old fellows will just have to meet them, what’s there to be afraid of!"

Su Zhen Tian thumped the coffee table, responding agitatedly.

"Come on, at your age, still so hot-headed!"

Bobek said with a laugh to Su Zhen Tian.

"Exactly, besides! What era are we in now? There’s no need for us old folks to take action; it’s the young people’s world now."

Federli replied calmly.

"Federli, I heard your grandson is quite outstanding?"

Bobek asked with a smile.

"My grandson Maim is indeed very outstanding. He’s serving in the Fifth Legion as a Lieutenant, leading a hundred-man team under him."

Federli’s face showed a proud smile as he spoke of his grandson.

"Not bad at all. If I remember correctly, that kid’s only about 25 this year. To make it to a substantive lieutenant rank, that’s really excellent!"

Su Zhen Tian also praised.

"Not too bad, but how can he compare to your family’s Su Rui? I’ve heard he’s a Quasi-Colonel now."

Federli replied politely.